talaqebiddah

Talaqebiddah refers to a specific type of divorce in Islamic law. The term is derived from two Arabic words: "talaq," meaning divorce, and "biddah," meaning innovation or something introduced that is contrary to established practice or religious doctrine. Therefore, talaqebiddah generally signifies a divorce initiated in a manner that is considered religiously impermissible or irregular within certain interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence.

The most common understanding of talaqebiddah is the pronouncement of three divorces at once, either verbally or in writing. According to mainstream Sunni jurisprudence, a triple talaq uttered in a single sitting is considered one revocable divorce. The intention is that after the initial pronouncement, the husband has a period of waiting (iddah) during which he can revoke the divorce. However, if the husband intends to irrevocably end the marriage and pronounces divorce three times in succession, many scholars consider this an innovation. This practice is often contrasted with the sunnah, or the traditional, prescribed method of divorce, which involves pronouncing divorce once and observing the iddah period.

The legal effect of talaqebiddah can vary significantly depending on the school of Islamic law followed. Some interpretations deem it as one revocable divorce, while others may consider it more serious, potentially leading to an irrevocable divorce after the completion of the iddah. Due to its controversial nature and differing interpretations, many contemporary Muslim-majority countries have enacted legislation to regulate or prohibit the practice of triple talaq, often requiring judicial oversight or specific procedures to be followed. The debate surrounding talaqebiddah highlights the complexities of applying Islamic legal principles in modern contexts and the ongoing discussions about women's rights and marital dissolution within Muslim communities.